Dec 30, 2019
By Ainslie Lee, Florida Citrus Sports ORLANDO, Fla. — After a week of preparation for battle in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl, the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Michigan Wolverines focused on something much greater than football at Monday morning’s Day for Kids. A longstanding tradition before each of Florida Citrus Sports’ bowl games — the organization also operates the Camping World Bowl in December — Day for Kids partners local children with players from both schools for a few hours […]
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Dec 29, 2019
By Joseph Salvador, Florida Citrus Sports ORLANDO, Fla. — Back on Aug. 31, the Michigan Wolverines played their first night opener in school history. The weather was ideal, the expectations were high. Senior quarterback Shea Patterson was poised to start the season off strong in front of 110,811 fans in Ann Arbor, against Middle Tennessee State. On the first play of the season, Patterson took the snap from the shotgun; he was flushed out of the pocket and ran it […]
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Dec 29, 2019
By Ainslie Lee, Florida Citrus Sports ORLANDO, Fla. — “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” At most universities, you’d be more apt to hear Aristotle’s quote in philosophy class, but at the University of Alabama, the sentiment applies on the football field, too. When Jerry Jeudy, DeVonta Smith and Henry Ruggs III all arrived in Tuscaloosa in the summer of 2017, the trio of now-junior wide receivers instantly took to each other like magnets. “When we […]
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Dec 28, 2019
By Joseph Salvador, Florida Citrus Sports ORLANDO, Fla. — The last time we saw Michigan, the Maize and Blue had just dropped a tough game against arch rival Ohio State. Such a defeat doesn’t typically leave much room for excitement in Ann Arbor. And yet… The Wolverines scored more points against the Buckeyes — 27 — than any other team in the regular season. It was a continuation of a steady offensive growth pattern as winter drew near. After a […]
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Dec 28, 2019
By Ainslie Lee, Florida Citrus Sports ORLANDO, Fla. — Alabama starting quarterback Mac Jones is no stranger to Orlando. The Florida native spent his high school career at The Bolles School – a prep powerhouse just a couple hours up Interstate 95 in Jacksonville – and as a senior in 2016, he played a memorable state title game at Camping World Stadium. He also returned here with the Crimson Tide last year, throwing his very first college pass against Louisville […]
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Dec 27, 2019
By Jordan Perez, Florida Citrus Sports ORLANDO, Fla. — Bowl season in Orlando comes with plenty of noise at places like Disney World and Universal Studios. But Michigan defensive back Ambry Thomas is certain of where the real din will be: the Vrbo Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Day. “It’s gonna be a great game — bring the popcorn, all of that,” Thomas said Friday. Thomas and fellow defensive back Lavert Hill may have their last collegiate football dance against […]
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Dec 27, 2019
By Zach Seifter, Florida Citrus Sports ORLANDO, Fla. — It may not be for all the Tostitos, but anytime it’s Alabama, it’s a big game. The Crimson Tide, winners of five national titles in the last 10 years, are the gold standard in college football, led by arguably the greatest college football coach of all time in Nick Saban. Typically, a 10-2 season and a trip to the Vrbo Citrus Bowl would be considered a pretty good season. And, well, […]
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Dec 10, 2019
College football returns to Orlando this January for the 2020 VRBO Citrus Bowl! Experience the action LIVE from Camping World Stadium with an Official Ticket Package from PRIMESPORT, the Official VIP Hospitality & Travel Provider of the Citrus Bowl. PRIMESPORT, a division of On Location Experiences, is the leader in providing direct access to the largest events in sports and entertainment. In partnering with the VRBO Citrus Bowl, fans can securely purchase official game tickets and access through PRIMESPORT for […]
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Dec 10, 2018
The VRBO Citrus Bowl Mercedes-Benz of South Orlando Hospitality Pavilion is back this year to provide the ultimate tailgating experience to fans. Starting three hours before kickoff, fans can enjoy this climate-controlled VIP area next to Camping World Stadium featuring lounge seating and all-inclusive food and beverage while the Penn State and Kentucky marching bands make special private performances. Tickets are available for $85, all children two years and older will require a ticket.
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Nov 29, 2018
ORLANDO — VRBO®, the site travelers use to book beach houses, cabins and condos, has reached an agreement with ESPN and Florida Citrus Sports (FCS) to be the title sponsor of the VRBO Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. The game kicks off at 1 p.m. on New Year’s Day on ABC and will host top teams from the Southeastern and Big Ten conferences. “Florida is one of VRBO’s most popular vacation home destinations so it’s fitting to see our logo […]
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